About Course
The Web Development Basics course introduces Year 1 pupils to the idea of websites and how information is shared online. Through visual tools, guided activities, and simple drag-and-drop platforms, children learn the basic parts of a webpage and how digital content is created. The course encourages creativity, logical thinking, and early digital awareness in a safe and supervised environment.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding what a website is
Recognizing common website elements (text, images, buttons)
Exploring how websites share information
Creating simple web pages using visual, drag-and-drop tools
Understanding the role of creators and users online
Reinforcing online safety while using web toolsThe Web Development Basics course introduces Year 1 pupils to the idea of websites and how information is shared online. Through visual tools, guided activities, and simple drag-and-drop platforms, children learn the basic parts of a webpage and how digital content is created. The course encourages creativity, logical thinking, and early digital awareness in a safe and supervised environment.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding what a website is
Recognizing common website elements (text, images, buttons)
Exploring how websites share information
Creating simple web pages using visual, drag-and-drop tools
Understanding the role of creators and users online
Reinforcing online safety while using web tools
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: What is a computer?
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Week 2: What is the internet?
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Week 3: What is a website?
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Week 4: Parts of a webpage
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Week 5: Safe vs unsafe websites
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Week 6: Using a browser
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Week 7: Simple search terms
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Week 8: Website navigation
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Week 9: Digital responsibility
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Week 10: Revision + simple project